@CatherineGalway it's good to see a presence on Mastodon rather than Xitter being the only known network.
RTE #MorningIreland interviewed her today. But she evaded at least three important questions, using the common political gambits of 'let me first say', 'it's important to stress' and 'but what about...', even though the interviewer repeated them.
She'll need to construct convincing actual answers otherwise these questions will become her litmus test for every interviewer.
[09:42] Rising costs: Trips to doctor and dentist more expensive
Prices of goods have risen by 1.8%, according to CSO figures. Morning Ireland reporter Cian McCormack examines at how everyday medical costs are getting more expensive for people.
https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0328/1504490-medical-costs-comparison-ireland/
#1.8% #MorningIreland #CianMcCormack
"Common sense" klaxon! #MorningIreland
Whenever I hear politicians use the words "common sense" it's usually an exhortation to ignore evidence-based policy or law so that the unsatisfactory status quo can be maintained.